Insular cortex

The development of a minimal sense of self, across objects, plays an important role in the growth of a human (Cunningham, Turk, Macdonald & Macrae, 2008). It is common for a person to develop a sense of ownership towards objects, which can elicit a greater sense of appeal, known as the ownership effect (Cunningham et al., 2008). In some cases, such as in the mere ownership effect, the value of the object can be overestimated (Feng, Zhao, & Donnay, 2013). Even though, ownership not only causes…

contingency learning effects, researchers will need to evaluate the role of learning processes in conflict adaptation. Furthermore, future research should seek to expand Botvinick et al.’s (1999) findings regarding the role of the anterior cingulate cortex in conflict adaptation by attempting to locate the other regions of the brain that contribute to this…

psychopathology.” De Bellis, (2013). MRI scans of adolescents who have experienced physical and or sexual abuse show reduced cortical thickness and reduced gray matter volume in subcortical regions. Specific regions affected include the prefrontal cortex, parahippocampal gyrus, and the temporal…

Voyeurism in The Mind of a Potential Serial Killer Ted Bundy, probably one of the most famous of serial killers, can be accredited with the reasoning for this research. Bundy is on record, saying, “…I’ve lived in prison for a long time now, and I’ve met a lot of men who were motivated to commit violence… without exception, every one of them was deeply involved with pornography; without question, without exception, deeply influenced and consumed by an addiction to pornography.” Voyeurism and…

As a result of substantial research into complex human memory mechanisms; particularly within the last thirty years, the phenomenon of directed forgetting has been widely applied to both counselling professions; for suppression of previously traumatic events and also in general everyday use; as the ability to forget previous, unrequired information. Directed forgetting can be defined as an overall reduction in long-term memory, resulting from human demand to forget previously presented…

The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes multitasking as “the ability to do several things at the same time.” People multitask in order to complete work more quickly than they originally would have. After all, who wouldn’t want to finish their chores in half the time? When it comes to school, students nearly always welcome opportunities to finish early. Multitasking becomes an appealing strategy when faced with multiple homework assignments, extracurricular activities, and social gatherings.…

Relevant Background Information Mr. Hughes Hughes is a Caucasian 22-year-old male. Mr. Hughes stated to have developed normally, and seemed to not show any delays. He had also mentioned to being the only child and was raised by both parents. Both of the parents were equally in his life before they had passed. However, Mr. Hughes has stated that his mother was notorious for letting him know that he is not necessarily safe because there is an abundance of germs and diseases out there. Mr. Hughes…

Name: Muhammad Khan Class: Psych 2301 MWF 9:00am Article Reviewed: ERN and the Placebo: A Misattribution Approach to Studying he Arousal Properties of the Error- Related Negativity Year of Article: 2012 Authors: Inzlicht, Michael, Al-Khindi, Timour Journal: Journal of Experimental Psychology Journal Page Numbers: 799 – 805 (7 pages) Textbook citation: R-22 Type of Study: Experimental Background, Problem and Hypothesis The following study was aimed to determine if performance monitoring was…

important information, calculating the best action, and presenting it to you. The hang-ups primarily come when we are forced to question ourselves (Gladwell, 2005). Thin-slicing is built off of previously observed patterns, but life doesn’t always prescribe to our preconceived ideas of how a situation should play out. This creates what’s known as the Warren-Harding Error. The Warren-Harding Error is named after the president, who “most historians agree, [was] one of the worst presidents in…

Early brain imaging studies of musical imagery used PET (positron emission tomogra- phy), which has now been almost completely replaced by fMRI. PET and fMRI each have their pros and cons as methods for functional brain imaging. PET works by com- bining several tricks. Typically, subjects are injected with 2-deoxyglucose, a modified form of sugar that is transported through the bloodstream to cells just like glucose, but cannot be metabolized. As a result, 2-deoxyglucose builds up rapidly in…